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Reconnecting after a session refresh
Reconnecting after a session refresh: what the ForestVPN message ne.renew_gap means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "Reconnecting…"
What it means
The session could not refresh in time. ForestVPN is reconnecting by itself.
What to do
Nothing. You can press Disconnect or choose another location at any time.
Why it happens
The renewal did not finish before the session ended. A kill switch that was armed stays armed meanwhile.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message on the connection screen, and in a notification when it affects your connection. The code is ne.renew_gap.